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Just a reminder – the Buckhurst Hill Jam is back again this (and every) Sunday at the new improved gets-your-whites-whiter-AND-makes-them-smell-of-meadows start time of 7.30pm. Still downstairs at: Buckhurst Hill Sports and Social Club, 50 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex IG9 5BY. Still hosted by Deano. Still with an incredible house band led by (ahem) Chris Neill (www.chrisneill.co.uk). Still an incredible atmosphere: always different, but always the same great fun vibe, and run for the benefit of the jammers rather than as a gig for the house band. You don’t have to play, the audience always thoroughly enjoy themselves too. And a family friendly venue too, so please bring along children/grandchildren along. Admission £3, and drinks are at club prices. Free easy local parking. Full details are at www.jazzjam.co.uk, but if you have got any questions please feel free to email (chris@jazzjam.co.uk), or call or text me on 07970 910080. We look forward to seeing you there.

Echoes of Ellington Big Band plays Herts Jazz Club from 8.00 pm-10.30 pm on Sunday 8 December 2013 at The Hawthorne Theatre, Welwyn Garden City. Under the musical direction of that fine clarinettist, Pete Long, The 16-piece Echoes will be helping to commemorate the 40th birthday (to the day) of Campus West by performing in the Hawthorne Theatre. Duke Ellington is a giant of jazz history, and is increasingly regarded as one of the top composers of the twentieth century. A posthumous Pulitzer Prize winner, Ellington composed over 1,000 pieces, many of which are now standards in the jazz repertoire. The Echoes of Ellington Big Band, composed of some of the best jazz musicians in the country, has played to rapturous audiences at two Herts Jazz Festivals. Pete Long’s infectious enthusiasm and humour combines with jazz classics to make a fantastic evening and tonight this star studded line up will be at the centre of the celebrations. Tickets: Advance (until 1 Dec): £10 members and Zebra card holders/£12 full. After 1 Decr: £12 members/£14 Zebra card holders/£16 full Book online at www.hertsjazz.co.uk/currentseason.html

Hornchurch Jazz Club at Hornchurch Conservative Club, 25 North Street, RM11 1RS, on Sunday, 8th December from 8:30 pm to 11:00 pm. Brian Giles’ Mahogany Hall Stompers, Brian brings together a band of the best local jazzmen to play New Orleans jazz. Expect an evening of foot-tapping jazz. The club is a comfortable venue with a small dance floor, and car parking to the rear. Members £6, non-members £7. Call Laurie on 07913 558616 for more details.

Chelmsford Jazz Club at the Cramphorn Theatre, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1JG end this year’s jazz season with a hugely swinging Christmas party on Sunday 8th December at 12.15 pm, presenting Ray Gelato and the Giants. Tickets are £15 (£11 for members). This gig has been very generously supported by M&G and the December raffle proceeds are donated to a local charity. Advance bookings 01245 606505.

Carolyn Saint-Pé, accompanied by Pete Watson on accordion will entertain you on Wed 18th December at 7pm, £7 at the door at Soirée Pompette Exmouth Market Theatre (in ze church) Exmouth Market London EC1R 4QE, a monthly variety night that takes place in a charming cabaret hall on London’s Exmouth Market.

The Buckhurst Hill Jazz Jam is back again this (and every) Sunday from 7.30pm, downstairs at: Buckhurst Hill Sports and Social Club, 50 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex IG9 5BY. Due to present licencing issues, the Jam will have to finish at 10:30! Hosted by Deano with an incredible house band led by award-winning pianist Chris Neill (www.chrisneill.co.uk). An incredible atmosphere: always different, but always the same great fun vibe, and run for the benefit of the jammers rather than as a gig for the house band. You don’t have to play, the audience always thoroughly enjoy themselves too. And a family friendly venue too, so please bring along children/grandchildren along. Admission £3, and drinks are at club prices. Free easy local parking. Full details are at www.jazzjam.co.uk, but if you have got any questions please feel free to email (chris@jazzjam.co.uk), or call or text me on 07970 910080. We look forward to seeing you there.

EveryWednesday at 8.00 to 11pm. Little Bread Big Jam at The Luna Lounge, Leytonstone, 7 Church Lane, London, E11 1HG. (020) 8518 7463 Usual house band Phil Mead on keyboard, Paul Whelpton on bass and Dave Fowler on drums, although this is subject to change at the whim of good fortune and a better paying gig. All jazz instrumentalists, vocalists and audients welcome. Wonderful music and a warm welcome guaranteed. £4. Bring Your Own Enthusiasm. Please contact Annie on music@indigoshades.com or 07885480329 for more details.

The Robert Bell Trio on the First Thursday of the Month at The Speakeasy Bar, 175 Epping High Street, Epping CM16 4BL Superb Jazz trio featuring vocalist Robert Bell (Hendricks, Sinatra, Bennett, Torme ect) Paul Higgs trumpet/piano, Graham Cuttill drums, Matt Lowrie bass plus guests “The only purpose built Jazz and cocktails venue in the area and its free addmission”

New Jam Night on Wednesday nights at the Three Travellers, Wood Lane, Dagenham RM10 7DS from 9 – 11.30 pm. Full Back Line with Keyboard and PA. Free Entrance. All muso’s and listeners welcome, to this very friendly pub in Dagenham, easy parking. Hope to see some of you there whenever you can. Help to keep Music Live.

First Friday of the Month at 8.00. Dodgy Jammers at Broxbourne Sailing Club, Meadgate Road, Nazeing. Usual house band Wally Shaw on keyboard, Paul Leader on bass and Lester Bennett on drums. See above for proviso. Very reasonable bar, home-cooked food, beautiful rural setting (although it will be hard to see it now the evenings are drawing in). £3. Please contact Annie on music@indigoshades.com or 07885480329 for more details.

For up and coming music artists every Tuesday night in the Maritime Room, Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea, there is an Open Mic Club evening called “We Love Live Music”, celebrating all music genres, this weekly night is all about great live music and exposing new talent! Open to absolutely everyone and totally free of charge this really is the place for you! Book your space, bring your pals, perform, enjoy other acts and possibly get spotted! Email openmic@southendtheatres.org.uk and book your slot or, for more information, call the Hospitality Team on 01702 344553.Doors open at 7.30pm with first acts at 8.30pm.

A Jazz jam on the last Saturday of each month takes place in the Rising Sun pub function room in Billericay. Nimrod Margalit (tenor sax) wiill be running the house band. Feel Free to contact Nimrod for any more information 01268 492351.

Mill Hill Jazz Club host a regular end of month, Wednesday, open stage for quality musicians to set the club a’swinging. Val’s House band provides the professional rhythm section that binds it all together to make this the most “happening” scene in the whole of North West London. At The Golf Clubhouse, 100 Barnet Way, London NW7 3AL www.millhilljazzclub.co.ukvalgorjazz@gmail.com 0208 207 0451

The Cambridge Jazz Jam continues, weekly, every Tuesday, 8.30 to 11.00 p.m., at the Tram Depot pub, Dover Street, Cambridge CB1 1DY (Off East Road, opp. Anglia-Ruskin University). Car parking directly behind the pub, in Adam & Eve Street. Every week we welcome musicians, singers and audience to our lively sessions. Whether you’re an acccomplished performer, or someone trying to progress, you will get a chance to perform numbers of your choice with our supportive backing group – and you will certainly get a round of applause from our sympathetic audience. Friends old and new, we look forward to seeing you here! Further information from Mike Quigley: 07979 59 22 41

There is a Thursday night Jazz Session and Jam at Nomad Bar, 58 Old St, EC1V 9AJ. www.nomadjazz.com. The normal house band is Antonio Marzinotto and his trio but often have special guests and other bands. The aim of the night is for all talented jazz musicians, young and old, to play together in a relaxed atmosphere.

Jazz at the GreenNote “jam great atmosphere!” on the 1st Sunday of every month. Music 8:30pm – Band set followed by a jam. 106 Parkway, Camden NW1 7AN.

Normally first Sunday of each month, starting at 7:30pm. Doors and singing list taken at 7pm (first come first served to sign up). Each month there are two featured mini sets and a great night of open mic supported by fantastic musicians.

Jazz Jam Session Every Tuesday @ The Silver Bullet London N4 2PA The Bukky Leo Quartet features the groovy Michelle Montolli on the Bass, the hard driving Gary Williams on the Drums and the superb Joe Bickerstaff on the Piano. Bukky on Tenor & vocs. Jamming starts from 10 till late, now showing great Jazz Movies on show during intervals. Free Entry.

There is a Jam sessionon the first Thursday of each month in Colchester at The Bull, Crouch Street. They are lucky enough to have a house band that regularly features such great players as Bern Hodgekins (Bass player with Jazznights trio) and Mick Hutton (bass). Our attitude is that of inclusion and after a short set from the house band, we open the stage for jammers and singers. The jam was originally started by Mick Hutton and has been running for about 5 years now with a steady following. Please contact Simon (simonhurley@madasafish.com) for more information.

There is a LondonBluesJams Yahoo! Group – blues rock n roll and soul jam on Thursdays from 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm . This event repeats every week at The Golden Lion, 2 High St Market Square, Romford RM1 1HR. For more info call Bob Marks 07503 16 45 72 Full back line. P.A. Keys, Saxes and Brass. Mainly blues but all tastes catered for. All musos welcome from beginners to pros and bands. Come and join in the great atmosphere -Vocalists especially welcome.

Jazz Jam at the Steamboat Tavern, Ipswich is held on 1st Sunday in the month. We start at 2pm and finish around 5.30 – 6pm. All are welcome – both players and jazz fans. Admission FREE and Sunday lunches are available. Why not come along and enjoy the company, have lunch with a drink or two, and soak up the atmostphere. We look forward to seeing you there.

The Ipswich Jazz Collective meet once a month on a Friday to hold a jam session at the Golden Hind Pub on Nacton Road in Ipswich. They start at 7:30 with bass, drums, keyboard gear and a PA set up. Guitarists will need to bring their own amps. There’s no entrance fee and all levels of player are catered for. Local bands also have the chance to do a set on their own. For more information contact Des Hart des-hart@supanet.com.

‘Jazz Jam with Rich Buddie‘ celebrated its first birthday in January. It has gone from strength to strength, and really is the place to be on a Monday Night in Norwich. Every week from 8pm. Rich Buddie aka Barry Wortley, Turk, Simon and special guests play traditional and funky tunes. Every one is welcome to come along to watch or bring their instruments and join in. Traditionally known as a blues venue, The Walnut Tree Shades Old Post Office Court, Norwich NR2 1NG is now also home to Monday night Jazz. Right in the heart of the city centre, parking, taxis and buses are all available within a 5 minute walk. 01603 622910

The Norwich JazzJam is at The Windmill, Knox Road, Norwich NR1 4LQ.

The regular ‘Norwich JazzJam‘ takes place every Monday from 8.30pm – www.jazzjam.org.uk . Players from across Norfolk (and some from even further afield) enjoy playing the tunes of their choice backed by what has been rated as one of the finest small bands in the region. Led by Brendan Youngs on electric upright bass, with Lee Vasey on his stunningly melodic lead guitar. Mark Jolley adds a highly distinctive electric violin to the frontline, taking over from where Stephan Grappelli left off. Matt Furness on drums drives the whole group – a veteran … but still only 15! Ian Hireson plays beautiful rhythm guitar, laying down perfect chord changes for improvising players. He can sell you the Real Books in C, Eb and Bb at better prices than retail. Brendan invites each jammer to choose a number from the Real Books (or hand out their own charts), set and agree the tempo and intro, then play the head and take the first solo, usually followed by Mark and Lee, each with their own solo chorus, before leading the band out with the head.

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BELVEDERE JAZZ & MUSIC CLUB, every Wednesday evening is now at The Chichester’s Tudor Room, Old London Road, Rawreth, Nr. Wickford. SS11 8UE (Off A129, 800 yards Wickford side of The Carpenters Arms roundabout). Meals and tasty Lite Bites are available from 6:30pm onwards whilst you sit at your table enjoying the quality jazz which commences at 8:00pm until 10.30pm. Top International, Regional Bands and Artists, including Big Bands, Swing and Mainstream, all tuneful easy listening foot tapping music with something for everyone! Friendly atmosphere ~ Candlelit tables ~ Admission £10 on the door ~ All welcome ~ Large free car park. For latest details and location map, see our gigs listings at www.belvederejazz.co.uk

PLEASE NOTE – THERE ARE NO GIGS DURING DECEMBER

8th January – The Gary Wood Swing Quintet

The Quintet will swing through the American Songbook with ease and style. Dan Foster has played with The Pasadena Roof Orchestra & The London Jazz Orchestra, Chris Green appears with numerous bands including The Memphis Belle Swing Orchestra. Ronnie Fenn‘s life has taken him through pop, soul, rock and skiffle jazz. Dan Banks has been playing jazz, pop and classical piano for many years. The Quintet’s extensive repertoire is based around jazz standards, embracing the popular classics of Cole Porter, Gershwin, Rogers and Hart, Hammerstein etc. etc.

We welcome back, at members’ request, Brian White’s Quintet. Brian White – clarinet and vocals, Goff Dubber – clarinet, soprano sax and vocals, Graham Barton – piano, Mike Goodwin – bass, Colin Miller – drums. In the 1940’s, while Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw were wowing the jazz world with big band swing, the likes of Sidney Bechet and Mezz Mezzrow were recording small group jazz on the KING JAZZ record label. They demonstrated that the 1940’s big band feel could be played on a smaller scale. Brian White and Goff Dubber, with a swinging rhythm section have recreated the sounds and feel of this band with warmth and sincerity.

22nd January – Derek Nash Quintet with Dave Newton

Derek Nash – saxophones, Dave Newton – piano, Martin Shaw – trumpet, Geoff Gascoyne – double bass & Sebastiaan de Krom – drums. Derek, a member of Jools Holland Orchestra since 2004 was voted in the Top 3 Alto Saxophonists in the 2010 British Awards. Dave Newton has been voted Best Jazz Pianist for the 10th time in 2011. Martin Shaw has worked with Cleo Lane, BBC Big Band, Natalie Cole & Sting. Geoff Gascoyne and Sebastiaan de Krom have both worked with Jamie Cullum and between them have performed with Ray Gelato, Eartha Kitt and appeared at The Royal Albert Hall and the Hollywood Bowl.

29th January – Hot Waffle Big Band

The Hot Waffle Big Band is a relatively new band on the London circuit, only having been formed in 2011 by two ex-NYJO members: Pianist/MD: Graeme Taylor, and Drummer: Matt McDonough. Usually covering all styles of big band including classic swing, this event they will be joined by the legendary voice of Shane Hampsheir, for a slice of Rat Pack and Bublé…. One of the circuit’s most loved and fun bands, featuring many of London’s finest jazz musicians. Early arrival advised.

LIVE JAZZ AT NORTH WEALD VILLAGE HALL every month – usually the first Friday in the month and just £8 on the door and a start time of 8:30pm. The Hall is in the High Road, behind the vets surgery, post code is CM16 6DB. There is a licensed bar at village hall prices, tea and coffee and snacks are served at very reasonable prices and there is ample parking. Ted Beament is the resident pianist – bass and drums varies from month to month. Contact 01992 522621 with any queries. http://northwealdvillagehall.org/ The current program is :

Tuesday 24th December – Christmas Eve Special Get away from the milling crowds and rip off prices. £8 on the door complimentary tea and coffee and mince pies.
125 years of Piano History Ted Beament plays the music, Nick tells the story. See Christmas in with a swing! Starts at 8.00pm will end at approx 10.30pm

JAZZ@ST ANT’S A great weekly jazz night – now in its 9th year! St Anthony’s Club, The Red House, 13 Upton Ave, (corner of Upton Lane), Forest Gate E7 9PN. Every Wednesday 8.30 p.m. Admission £3. Please support the raffle from which all proceeds go to the band. For the latest listings visit www.essexjazz.co.uk/ants or Jazz in London listing. Please download their current listing at www.jazzjam.co.uk/downloads/stants.pdf, or go to their website: www.essexjazz.co.uk/ants

with John Withers (drums) + John Pamenter (double bass) – except 18 September

Chelmsford Jazz Club presents 10 or 11 concerts a year at the Cramphorn Theatre, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1JG (next to the Civic Theatre). The majority of concerts are held on Sundays at lunchtime, although in the summer months some are held in the evening. The jazz presented by the club is generally mainstream and modern and the club is justly proud of the quality of the musicians, British, European and American, who appear. For an annual subscription of £8.00 (£14.00 joint) members are entitled to a £4.00 reduction on normal ticket prices, and early notice of concerts. A monthly newsletter passes on information about our own club, as well as items of interest about other local venues. There is a friendly atmosphere at the club, so please come along and decide for yourself. For membership enquiries call Larry Newall-Smith on. 01245 256510.

Sunday 8th Dec at 12.15 pm – we end this year’s jazz season with a hugely swinging Christmas party. Chelmsford are pleased to present Ray Gelato and the Giants. Tickets are £15 (£11 for members). This gig has been very generously supported by M&G and the December raffle proceeds are donated to a local charity. Advance bookings 01245 606505.

Helen Keating vocals, Jimmy Hastings saxophone, Tim Huskinson keyboards, Murray Salmon bass and Martin Guy drums. There is not enough space in these notes to do full justice to tonight’s line up of talented stars some of whom are returning to Marigolds by popular request. All have had long, varied and successful careers on the jazz scene and we apologise for being so brief other than to say that they have all played with numerous other well-known and respected musicians.
As an interesting aside, and for no other reason, we have included an amusing anecdote about Jimmy Hastings. Jimmy auditioned for the Humphrey Littleton band in the early sixties but did not cut the mustard possibly because he was auditioning as an alto sax player but was then playing tenor. Since then he became one of the most respected musicians on the British scene, in demand for session work and jazz assignments in numerous top bands. However, about thirty years after his ill-fated audition with Humphrey Lyttelton, Hump telephoned to offer him a job which Jimmy accepted and subsequently stayed with the band to this day. Humph said, “Thirty-odd years may seem like a long time to mull over an audition, but one doesn’t rush into these things!”

Apologies to the other musicians performing tonight for not including similar anecdotes about them all.

Ben Tyzack: guitar, vocals & harmonica, Constance Redgrave: bass guitar, vocals & percussion, Maurice Mcelroy: drums, vocals & percussion. To quote Blues in Britain Spikedrivers are, ‘One of the most original, innovative and exciting bands around, their combination of gutsy slide guitar, rock-solid bass, infectious grooves and highly distinctive vocals, creates a sound that is uniquely their own. They take you on a journey, from southern juke-joints and lazy front porches to the huge open spaces of dust bowls and railroad tracks disappearing into the distance…..’ With an intoxicating blend of sounds, from the raw delta blues of Robert Johnson to the powerful soundscapes of Jimmy Page Spikedivers are unique and are a band not to be missed.

27th December – No December Gig this year due to the Christmas Holidays

Tuesday 3rd December. The Andy Sears Sextet This fabulous groups of musicians were hugely popular when they were in a few weeks ago. An exciting young band playing funky jazz not to be missed and bring your dancing shoes!

Tuesday 10th December. The Joe Gibson Quartet. One of your favorite local artistes returns with Ted Beament, Alan Morgan and Paul Budd on drums. Joe will be performing many of the classic standards in his own wonderful style.

Tuesday the 17th of December. Liane Carroll. Internationally renowned Double BBC award winning vocalist and singer returns for our special Christmas party. Liane is simply one of the finest piano/vocal entertainers in the country. In addition to this she is a very funny and warm person who I am privileged to call a friend and we are privileged to engage her at the Smack. Liane’s recent album was greeted by rave reviews, once again knocked Robbie Williams off his chart position and she is currently working on another album.

There will be a Two Week Gap over the Christmas period due to the jazz night falling on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve.

CHIGWELL JAZZ CLUB is every Tuesday. From 8-10.30pm at Chigwell Hall, Chigwell High Rd. IG7 6BD. Admission is normally £6.50 Members and £7.50 guests and is open to all for listening or dancing to. There are live bands playing Dixieland, Traditional and/or New Orleans Jazz. We have a bar, serve bar food, a dance floor, comfortable seating, a car park and a friendly crowd! (New Members are welcome, as are Non Members. There is an Early Bird Membership Offer Currently Running). Enquiries to Dave Dyer 01945 588325

MILL HILL JAZZ CLUB – The Mill Hill Jazz Club has been providing live jazz of the highest standard to North West London for many years. The Club is for everyone with a passion for live jazz, blues and soul. We have had the pleasure to host to some of the best artists in the world at our club, and to provide our patrons with world class music at a fraction of West End prices. If you like jazz, the Mill Hill Jazz Club is the place to hang out. Every Wednesday from 8.30pm. The Golf Clubhouse, 100 Barnet Way, London NW7 3AL www.millhilljazzclub.co.ukvalgorjazz@gmail.com 0208 207 0451 £9 guests £8 members

Woody Herman Lives !!!! Cliff has been a pro drummer for over 40 years and, since first hearing “Woody’s Winners” back in the 60’s, has believed passionately that the music of Woody Herman is just simply too good to be forgotten. Jazz Knights is an 18 piece band adopting the line-up used by Woody over most of his career, playing mainly instrumental numbers, but also including both male and female vocal arrangements within their repertoire.

Wednesday 11th Dec – Paul Higgs. Price: £8 Members, £9 Guests

Paul Higgs is renowned as one of the UK’s leading trumpet players and composers. Blending the traditions of classical and jazz, he has the rare ability to capture the most elusive of dreams in his music, expressing subtle emotions and bold exciting energy with equal ease. Melodies soar and float, while rich harmonies create shadows and depths beneath. Paul has had an extensive musical career in many fields including performing, composing and arranging music for film, TV and theatre. He was a Musical Director for many years for the National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company, and the highlight of his career to date is to feature at the world renowned Mill Hill Jazz Club. Is there no end to this boy’s achievements?

Fun filled frolics from friends and familiar faces featuring festive fat father Christmas, focalists and finstrumentalists (that’s enough effin’ around, next year I’ll move on to the gee gees). Always a joy, this is the MHJC celebrating another succesful year under the management of Val and Gordon supported by all the volunteers who do so much for the club including Dan, Steve, Mark and Gerry.

We wish all our members, visitors, players and singers a Happy Xmas and a succesful and fruitful new year – see you in 2014.

JAZZ AT THE KINGS LANGLEY CLUB – The very best bands of local musicians every Tuesday at 8.30pm, 3-5 Hempstead Road, Kings Langley, Herts. Tel: 01923 262982
No entry charge, visitors welcome

Dec 3rd – Kingsclub 7 Our ‘house band’ led by John Davis – keyboard and Featuring no less than three other Johns! John Mole on Tenor/alto sax, John Bridge on Trombone, and another, John Smith on Bass. Brian Norman drums, and Rob Batchalor on guitar complete the line up, for an evening of modern /mainstream jazz, with vocalists and guests.

Dec 17th – Jim Phillips Christmas party. Jim’s party has been a popular fixture at the club for many years, with plenty of small group jazz, quizzes, eats, and silly hats. All are welcome!

Dec 24th – Services Club Xmas Draw party. (No jazz club)

THURSDAY JAZZ AT THE RAFA CLUB, 295 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 4UA. A swinging group led by Leszek Kulaszewicz. Come and listen to the music plus every week there is a fantastic vocalist. The club is well serviced by public transport with plenty of buses going to the club or a ten minutes walk from Gants Hill or Ilford stations. The club will be open from 8pm and the music will be from 9 – 11pm.

The Cherry Tree has been taken over and is now closed for refurbishment! We have moved back to The Tudor Room, The Bell Hotel, Market Hill, Clare, Suffolk CO10 8NN and we will be downstairs in the cosy and atmospheric Tudor Room. We hope to see all our regular Jazznighters there for what will be a great evening. Doors 7.30pm. Music 8.00 to 10.30pm. Food available up to 9pm. Pay on the door – reserve seating on 01787 237653

The Tudor Room, The Bell Hotel, Market Hill, Clare, Suffolk, CO10 8NN. Note: The Cherry Tree has closed for refurbishment so we have moved to The Bell in Clare until further notice.
We are in the ground floor Tudor Room, NOT the upstairs Cavendish Suite. Much nicer but small – reservation strongly recommended to avoid disappointment!

December 19th
FOLKESTONE JAZZ CLUB CHRISTMAS EVENT with THE COLROSE 7
This is a fun night – – -with this great outfit playing every type & sounds of jazz

SEAT BOOKINGS FOR ALL FJC JAZZ – 01303 277175. The Folkestone Jazz Club is non profit making. It is run by & for those with a like minded interest in our kind of music.
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING LIVE MUSIC DERICK WOODLAND BERYL WOOD 01303 260330 01303 277175

FREE live Jazz every Sunday in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Entrance is free and there is a large free car park. For drinks in the lounge or book a table for dinner and stay for the evening, sit back, relax and enjoy. Music starts at 7.15 until 9.45, sometimes later. If you would like to get in touch do call Jeff on 07707 317868 – keeping jazz live and free!!! The Fox Inn, Restaurant & Rooms, 1 Eastgate Street, Bury St Edmunds.

Sunday the 1st of December – Relative Jazz
Sunday the 8th of December – NO JAZZ
Sunday the 15th of December – NO JAZZ
Sunday the 22nd of December – NO JAZZ
Sunday the 29th of December – Chris Newman & Stella Hensley

DECEMBER
1st – Richard Exall’s Shooting Stars, Richard on clarinet leads his band playing the melodies and stomping jazz from the 20’s 30’s and 40’s.
8th – Brian Giles’ Mahogany Hall Stompers, Brian on trumpet brings together a band of the best local jazzers to play New Orleans jazz.
15th – The Frog Island Jazz Band , New Orleans jazz at its authentic best.
22nd – The Zoltans, a jump-jive band from Southend recreating the sound of Louis Jordan, and many playing risqué songs you won’t hear elsewhere!
29th – The Phoenix Jazz Band, Robin Coombs on clarinet leads this long established traditional seven piece jazz band

HERTS JAZZ – now at the Hawthorne Studio, Campus West, The Campus, Welwyn Garden City, Herts AL8 6BX. Established in 1969, Herts Jazz has become renowned as THE venue for jazz fans young and old. Booking is now through Campus West on 01707 357 117. Gigs featuring the very best jazz talent in the country happen every Sunday at the Hawthorne Studio, Campus West, Welwyn Garden City. The gigs have a very relaxed atmosphere where music is top of the agenda for aficionados and newcomers alike. Campus West has plenty of free parking, disabled access and a bar serving beers, wines, soft drinks, hot drinks and snacks. The club is particularly keen to bring jazz to a wider audience and is making tickets available for just £5 to students and under-21s. For more information about HertsJazz see www.hertsjazz.co.uk Contacts: Clark Tracey – 01442 218338 Stephen Hyde – 07818 452692. Show times etc are – www.hertsjazz.co.uk. 7:30pm til 10.00pm (doors 7.00pm). You can download their latest brochure at www.jazzupdate.co.uk/downloads/hertsjazz.pdf

Stan Tracey – piano, Bobby Wellins – tenor, Andrew Cleyndert – bass, Clark Tracey – drums The return of our Honorary Patron, Stan Tracey CBE is here in a familiar setting with Bobby Wellins, his musical partner for more than 50 years. Stan Tracey is an outstanding figure in the jazz world. His distinguished career has spanned six decades of flourishing creativity. He has been a highly influential and stimulating musical voice, not only to his peers, but to each successive generation of musicians with whom he has worked. Approaching 87, Stan is at the end of a celebratory 70th year in his profession in which he released “The Flying Pig” with his quintet and received the Parliamentary Award for Services to Jazz. This evening the quartet will be playing some tunes from his classic Under Milk Wood as well as other originals and standards. Unfortunately Stan has been suffering from ill-health recently and may be unable to play, in which case Steve Melling will deputise.

BERKHAMSTED JAZZ . We present live jazz of all kinds regularly for a listening audience in a relaxed club atmosphere, with a reasonably priced licensed bar. We welcome all ages with concessionary prices for members, children and students. All concerts are £10 for members and Dacorum Card holders, and £13 for visitors and guests.

We are firmly established as one of the premier jazz venues in the South East of England, attracting the best of musical talent from a wide area. We frequently have full houses for our events so it is worthwhile to book early. Our belief is that jazz is for enjoyment and we wish to encourage listeners to all the different elements that jazz comprises. We are neither a ‘Traditional
Jazz’ club, nor a ‘Modern Jazz’ club; we try to include as many facets of jazz as possible in our programme. Concerts are at the Civic Centre, High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 3HD unless otherwise stated. There are parking spaces on the High Street and in the car park behind the shops opposite. There is wheelchair access for the disabled. Our membership is stable at about 300. Over the years we have welcomed over 1500 Jazz lovers as members!

Booking arrangements:In Person – Perfect Pitch, Chesham [Members must show their Membership Card] At Concerts – Tickets for all concerts will be available from Simon and Joanna Blofeld.
By Post – Pls quote membership numbers Cheque, payable to “Berkhamsted Jazz”, and stamped self-addressed envelope to Berkhamsted Jazz, 6 Longfield Gardens, Tring, HP23 4DN.
By email – Pls quote membership numbers. Tickets may be ordered by email at bjazztickets@gmail.com
By phone – Pls quote membership numbers. Tickets may be ordered (Mon to Fri 9.00am to 6.00pm preferred) from 01442-824173. Tickets ordered by email or telephone will be left on the door for collection and payment until 15 minutes before the concert starts.

The SEARLE STREET BAND play jazz standards, swing, ballads and original compositions in and around Cambridge, featuring Alastair Appleton on saxophone, Richard Blakemore on double bass, Tom Colvin on guitar, Lucas Keen on drums, Fergus Kirkpatrick on piano, and Cassie Gorman on vocals. More details at https://www.facebook.com/TheSearleStreetBand.

Saturday 7 Dec – Mill Road Winter Fair, Ditchburn Gardens, 11am.

Headed by Parisian chanteuse Carolyn Saint-Pé, the quartet The Sparrows of Paris include accordion, guitar and double bass for a lively dance set bringing you back to the Guinguette of old Paris or clarinet, guitar and double bass for a sophisticated set of Vintage Lounge French Melodies and Jazz, specialising in vintage French music of the 1920s to the 1950s including the most famous French chansons, valses musettes, javas and tangos and your favourite jazz standards including of course, the best and also the earliest songs of Edith Piaf, as well as well known vintage songs originally sung by Fréhel, Mistinguett, Lucienne Delyle, Lucienne Boyer, Gabin, Georgius, Albert Prejean and Charles Trénet. The Sparrows of Paris can entertain you with the popular dance music of old Paris or serenade you with sophisticated French lounge music, you choose the mood! www.thesparrowsofparis.com

STELLA’S JAZZ CLUB www.stellajazz.co.ukwww.stellajazz.com Music @ The Swan Hotel, Harleston, Norfolk IP20 9AS 8.30-11pm £7.50 on door. Based in a the small town of Harleston not far from the beautiful Suffolk Heritage coast . So if you fancy a day on the broads or beach and then are looking for something to wind your day down, head to the jazz club for a chilled evening’s entertainment from some of the UK’s best musicians. It is only £5 for members and membership is £2.50 ! Accommodation is available at the Venue.

Every Saturday from 8.30pm until 11pm, join local tenor saxophonist Mike Pappenheim with various guest artists for two sets of mainstream, standards-led jazz with some easy-listening and pop tunes thrown in. Barney’s cafe/bar is at . There’s always a lively atmosphere here and Barney’s is well known locally for putting on live music several nights a week. Free Entry!
Jazz in Worthing with local saxophonist Mike Pappenheim and London-based pianist and teacher Charles Brereton at Barney’s Cafe-Bar, Portland Road, Worthing BN11 1QN. Tel 01903 527075. Charles has worked with musicians such as Tim Garland, Anita Wardell, John Etheridge, Steve Waterman, Gareth Lockrane, Jean Touissant and Martin Hathaway, and was for many years a piano tutor on the late Michael Garrick’s jazz courses as well as being a jazz examiner for ABRSM for 14 years. Barney’s is just a few minutes drive from Worthing train station, right in the centre of town. Free entry, great atmosphere and a wide repertoire of jazz standards, MOR, jazz-funk and some more modern numbers too. There’s something for everyone, so come on down for some South Coast jazz. Music starts at 8.30pm.

JOHN PETTERS’ NEWS

Graeme Hewitt Writes from Theale Jazz Club, nr Reading.
Our full band will be on December 15th at the Concorde Club.
Tickets for our 40th Birthday Party on December 17th are close to being a sell-out not surprising as our guest is the great ‘Chris Barber.’

Paul Barnes of BBC radio fame has been in print again, this time in Norfolk Suffolk Life. The Subject – Jazz Bluffing – Beryl Bryden. Here:http://www.suffolknorfolklife.com/

Don’t forget to tune into the Late Paul Barnes on BBC Norfolk on Saturday at 23:00 or live on the web or on Iplayer for the following seven days.

Walter Love continues to present Jazz Club every Sunday on BBC Ulster – also available on BBC Iplayer.

Looking into December, The John Petters Swing Band appears at Epsom Playhouse on Monday 2nd The following day, I travel to Theale Jazz Club, nr Reading to guest with Graham Hewitt’s High Society Jazz Band, which should be great fun.

Walkin’ With The King – St Mary Le Tower Church, Ipswich. Following our sell-out concert at Barton Mills last month, we again visit the beautiful church of st Mary-Le-Tower, in the centre of Ipswich as part of the Christmas Tree festival. Video from last year’s show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdpiJAYn4c4

Tuesday 10th December, banjo virtuoso Sean Moyses will be playing a Christmas Carol concert with a difference at Holy Trinity Church, Holbeach, Lincs. Details next week.

CLARE TEAL – FESTIVE FIESTA

The multi award winning and BBCR2 presenter Clare Teal will perform tracks from her new and first ever, Christmas album “Jing, Jing-a-Ling” at her wonderful and funny Festive Fiesta shows soon. Clare’s legendary Festive Fiesta – a unique blend of seasonal swing, cheeky retro grooves and a smattering of cozy fireside ballads to add a little romance. Clare and her exceptional band invite you to a fabulous 1950s themed cocktail party of sounds and songs made famous by the likes of Peggy Lee, Doris Day, Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald plus lesser known standards and brand new originals, all delivered with her inimitable style and flair plus a huge dollop of down to earth charm. This is one of the funniest and most entertaining Christmas concerts you will find. Clare travels the world performing her unique blend of old school swing, original material and contemporary covers hither and thither delighting audiences wherever she goes, refreshingly down to earth Clare’s mantra “life’s too short to wear uncomfortable shoes” keeps her sure footed as ever and well on the road to becoming one of the best performers on the live music circuit. More info is available at www.clareteal.co.uk

To celebrate its 25th anniversary the National Jazz Archive (NJA) based at Loughton Library and supported by Essex County Council and by The National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund is holding its first jazz festival to be held on 28th and 29th November at 8.00pm at Loughton Methodist Church, 260 High Road, Loughton, Essex.

On Friday 29th November -echoing the NJA’s mission statement – Richard Pite’s “100 Years of Jazz in 99 minutes” celebrates the story of jazz from the ODJB to Bebop and beyond in the company of premier stars including Rico Tomasso, Pete Long, Georgina Jackson and Richard on drums , tuba and much else!

For tickets at £20 for the 28th and £15 for the 29th (discounted to £32 if booking for both) please call David Nathan at the NJA on 020 8502 8988 between 10am -1.0pm weekdays (except Thursdays) or e-mail david.nathan@essex.gov.uk ”

On Saturday 30th November three of the top youth jazz groups in the country will come together to present a concert at the Spirella Ballroom in Letchworth Garden City. North Herts Youth Jazz Big Band (directed by Paul Woodin), St Albans Music School Big Band&Big Band 2 (directed by Duncan Fraser) & the National Youth Jazz Orchestra (directed by Mark Armstrong). Spirella Ballroom, Bridge Road, Letchworth Garden City SG6 4ET. 7pm start. Tickets £10 Adults, £5 Children. Available in advance from 01727 860941 ext. 2 or on the door.

Sarah Weller will be at The Pheasantry,152-154 King’s Road, London SW3 4UT, presenting Doris Day 20 Years of Film Legend on Sun-01-Dec. Admission £17.50. Bookings 08456 027 017 |www.pizzaexpresslive.com Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 6:00pm

Glamorous Songstress Sarah Weller has a new and special show touring. The lovely Sarah is a longtime fan of the singer, actress, and All American Girl Doris Day who celebrates her ninetieth birthday this year. Sarah’s show concentrates on the songs featured in Doris’s stellar film career, the films Calamity Jane, Pillow Talk, Love Me Or Leave Me, and Young At Heart.
This show celebrates the continuing appeal, and renewed interest in Doris’s life, evinced by new albums, a BFI series dedicated to her films, and the release of a new songbook.

Larry and Zak have collaborated for many years arranging and performing in the much-acclaimed Jazz band em@il special bringing fresh arrangements of Jazz standards to enthusiastic audiences in Chelmsford and beyond! In a programme designed to get you in the festive mood including many seasonal Jazz favourites, Larry & Zak will be joined by members of em@il special – Rob Levy (Double Bass); Rowan Ward; Jamie Castell (Saxes) and… two very special and unique guests –

Adam Mader – multi-instrumentalist renowned for stunning audiences throughout the world with his effervescent stage presence and eccentric mastery of a myriad of instruments
“Wow!”… “which instrument doesn’t he play?” “Adam Mader stole the show!…”Andy Frost – (drums and voice percussion) the amazing beatboxer of internationally renowned a-cappella group – The Magnets
“Andy Frost can take a microphone where it’s never been before…” “Frost is the Magnets’ secret weapon…”

And … not forgetting … an abundance of mince pies (all complimentary) And … a fully licensed bar full of festive beer cheer And … absolutely no silly paper hats.

Jazz in the Round, The Cockpit, Gateforth St, Marylebone NW8 8EH. Jazz/contemporary music every last Monday in the month. www.thecockpit.org.uk/jazz First band 8pm. Tickets from £8 020 7258 2925. DJ set with Jez in the bar.

Tuesday

The Chigwell Jazz Club meet every Tuesday from 8-10.30pm at Chigwell Hall, Chigwell High Rd. IG7 6BD. Admission is normally £6.50 Members and £7.50 for Non Members. Come and enjoy listening or dancing to live bands playing Dixieland, Traditional and/or New Orleans Jazz. There is a bar which serve bar food, a dance floor, comfortable seating, a car park and a friendly crowd! See full listings below.

Every other Tuesday afternoon from about 12 till 2 or so. Informal jazz get-together at The Crown Hotel, 51 High Street, Manningtree CO11 1AH. Mostly traditional jazz and New Orleans style. We have a core turnout of cornet , drums and usually bass fiddle but everyone is welcome to come along and just blow! Bring your banjo, guitar, sax, clarinet, trombone or whatever! Please contact Sid on 01255 240867 or email sidandsand@yahoo.com for more details.

Jazz at the Bardeswell – Last Tuesday of every month at the Bardeswell Social Club, Bardswell Close, Brentwood CM14 4TJ: doors open 7 pm.: music from 8 – 10.30 pm. Admission £7.00. Refreshments at Club Prices. Resident trio – drums, piano, bass plus guests. Great crowd and drinks at club prices. For further information contact : Dave Grant 01708 763723.

The Bottleneck Blues Club who meet on the last Tuesday of the month in the Roffen Suite in Rochester. Normally tickets £10, doors 7.30pm, band on stage 8.45pm. Good food, reasonably priced available at the venue. Further information, location map and future gig list at www.bottleneckblues.com. On Tuesday 26th November at the Roffen Suite in Rochester have the award winning Babajack for your delectation and entertainment. Babajack won in the British Blues awards in 2012 and 2013. This year they were nominated five times and were runners up in three categories including Best Acoustic Act, Best Harmonica Player, Best Album (Rooster) and Becky has won Instrumentalist of the Year for two years running. Tickets £10 (pay on door) and online bookings. Doors open 7.30pm, band on stage 8.45pm. Good food, reasonably priced, available to eat at your table. Location map, further information etc. at www.bottleneckblues.com.

Jazz at The Kings Langley Club. The very best bands of local musicians every Tuesday at 8.30pm. 3-5 Hempstead Road, Kings Langley, Herts. Tel: 01923 262982. No entry charge, visitors welcome. There will be a session as usual on January 1st.

A Norfolk gig – The Eddie Seales Big Band perform on the 1st Tuesday of the month is at The William Burt Centre, West Winch (near Kings Lynn). www.eddiesealesbigband.co.uk

The Bottleneck Blues Club meet on the last Tuesday of the month in the Roffen Suite in Rochester. Normally tickets £10, doors 7.30pm, band on stage 8.45pm. Good food, reasonably priced available at the venue. Further information, location map and future gig list at www.bottleneckblues.com.

Humphrey Lyttelton Band will be at the Bull’s Head, Barnes, SW13 9PY, tickets £12. This is a regular monthly booking, 2nd Tuesday of every month. For more information www.humphreylyttelton.com/live

Every Tuesday Evening 7.30 -9.30pm. Music, Improvisation, Meditation & Mindfulness at Samatha House, near Stisted, Essex. Explore & learn relaxing meditation techniques, music improvising workshops & listening to meditative music (plus Johnty Wilks saxes, synths, flutes, Darnell keyboards & synths,) plus special guests (musicians, meditation teachers including “virtual performance sessions” from around the world via the internet & projected onto a large screen). £5.00 (or £7.50 including food at the earlier time 6.30pm and socialising). There will also be projections, candles and subdued lighting for a relaxing ambience. For more info and to book call Johnty on 0771 359 4543. B & B is also available.

Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, Saxophonist Johnty Wilks presents Music and Meditation Workshops for musicians and non musicians. Learn to meditate, listen to music and hear musicians improvising. Samatha House, on a farm, Near High Rodding, Dunmow, Essex. Please book in advance. Also get in touch in advance, if you are interested in performing as a musician (improvisers only, jazz influenced or meditation type music) or as a guest speaker on meditation and music – Johnty 0771 359 4543; johnty.wilks@googlemail.com

Wednesday

Every Wednesday evening The Belvedere Jazz and Music Club. Doors open at 6:30pm for meals and lite bites at your table with music commencing at 8:00pm -10.30pm. Admission £10. Top bands and artists – see above for programme. Friendly atmosphere, candle lit tables- all welcome. Drinks at pub prices. Large free car park, bar. www.belvederejazz.co.uk At The Chichester’s Tudor Room, Old London Road, Rawreth, Nr. Wickford. SS11 8UE

Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month Saxophonist Johnty Wilks 8.30 – 11.30pm “Johntys Chill out Sessions” – Ibiza Chillout music, romantic jazz and lounge music with saxophonist Johnty Wilks plus regular special guests from the jazz and chillout world. At the beautiful Lounge and Terrace area of the Traffic Bar Cafe. 39 High Street,. Dunmow, CM6 1AE. Tel: 01371 876745. A perfect way to spend a mid week evening. Please get in touch in advance, if you are interested in performing as a guest – relaxing music only. Johnty 0771 359 4543; johnty.wilks@googlemail.com

Jazz at the Railway Hotel, Southend.32 Clifftown Road Town Centre, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1AJ. The best of the local Jazz scene with many special guests! Free admission. Start at 8.30.

Thursday

The Sole Bay Jazz Band meets every Thursday at 8pm at the excellent sports/social club – The Maltings Pavilion, Pirnhow Street, Ditchingham, Nr Bungay, Suffolk NR35 2RU with regular members & guests from around the region playing a selection of great songs. Free admission, bar & large car park. Also check out for weekly news update at www.cakesandal.blogspot.co.uk

At The Little Crown, 12 Short Wyre Street, Colchester CO1 1LN more Trad Jazz with The Dixie Jazz Trio 8:00 – 10:30 On every 2nd Thursday of the month. Note the time is 8:00 – 10:30pm. – The Dixie Trio + 1.

Botley Hill Farmhouse, Limpsfield Rd, Warlingham, CR6 9QH. (01959 577 154) a 15th century farmhouse set on the Titsey estate, and now a free house and restaurant – standing on the Prime Meridian and International Date Line – www.botleyhill-farmhouse.co.uk, have announced their line up for their Free every Thursday evenings, at 8:30pm – Jazz in the Bar

Googlies Jazz Supper Club at Botany Bay Cricket Club, East Lodge Lane, Enfield, EN2 8AS present Live Jazz every Thursday evening. Doors open 7.30pm with Live Performance from 8 o’clock. There is a Licensed Bar, food available & free ample car parking. The Colin Peters Quartet support a different guest star each week. New Members and Guests Welcome. Admission – unless otherwise stated is – Guests £9.00 per night, Members £7.00 per night Membership: £15.00 per year

The Cross Keys is an independent pub in Tunbridge Wells with live music at the core. Sonny’s Jazz nights run every Thursday and there is no charge for entry. Find them on St Johns Road (A26) just over a mile north of Tunbridge Wells Town Centre. 236/238 St Johns Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN4 9XD Tel: 01892 536 516:

Music at Marigolds, Harlow Cricket Club. A great regular jazz night in Harlow on the lastFriday of every month. More at: www.musicatmarigolds.co.uk. They also host some great blues nights: Jazz £8 on the door or £7 in advance – Blues £7 on the door or £6 in advance. See Listings

Friday Jazz at The Hillside, 1 Church Street, Wheathampstead, Herts., AL4 8AP Starts at 8:30-10:45pm. The cost is £35 pp which includes a (very) delicious 3-course meal, a welcome cocktail, and the music charge.

Saturday

A new monthly AFTERNOON venue featuring Dixie/Swing/Blues & a bit of skiffle from 1:30 – 4:30 pm at The Cherrytree, Brightlingsea CO7 0JF

There is a regular session at The Woolpack, Tuddenham Road, Ipswich IP4 2SH on the lastSunday of each month and bank holidays with a regular rhythm section and different front line each month. Contact Des Hart des-hart@supanet.com or phone 01728 685622

There is some great jazz coming up at the Cramphorn Theatre, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1JG. Tel: 01245 606505, email: boxoffice@chelmsford.gov.uk. You can see Chelmsford Theatres’ complete Autumn brochure by clicking here. The theatre website is here.

We have been asked to mention a venue in Tunbridge Wells, Kent called Trinity Theatre (www.trinitytheatre.net) which hosts music, dance, theatre, comedy and film events. It is almost entirely run by volunteers and has been going for over 25 years:

New Independent Vocal Jazz Academy – The first British and International Vocal (Jazz) Academy (BIVJA) workshop course will take place from Spring 2013 with ongoing enrolment thereafter. This is a high quality enterprise implementing the skills and experience of a full rhythm section. A course for those who wish to acquire a greater understanding of the working of that rhythm section plus harmony, aural, jazz music theory and jazz style through practical sessions integrating performance, audience communication, history, safe vocal technique, extending range and improvisation and all ‘tools of the trade’.

Where: Ealing W5, West London
When: Course A – Fortnightly on Sundays plus performance dates and masterclasses
Course B – Fortnightly on Saturdays and as above
Course C – Monday evenings
Who for: Individuals who are serious about developing their knowledge and skills with a view to creating successful jazz performance – all styles, all ages, singers and instrumentalists.
Why: BIVJA is keen to encourage mature students as well as young people at the start of their careers.
There are very few bespoke courses for those who wish to empower themselves with a greater understanding of the rhythm section, band leading and performance confidence.
Is it for me? Call for an informal chat on 020 8992 1571 (leave message and we’ll call you back).
UNIQUE – BIVJA promotes a warm but challenging environment and it’s different because of its very ‘hands on’ approach. As the course develops ALL students will have acquired some practical knowledge of piano, bass, kit and percussion playing and band leading skills in addition to vocal and technical skills. Sessions will be followed by a de-brief, student feedback, career support and Q+A – again a unique opportunity
Specialist workshops – Participants will have access to workshops on specific skills such as recording, PA set up and mixing and workshops with visiting professional singers, instrumentalists and mentors. Tutors will vary including Gareth Williams – piano; Peter Ind – bass; Les Cirkel – drums. The support group created by this enterprise will assist students in self-promotion and performance opportunities.

The saxophone workshop aims to develop saxophone technique and performance in a friendly creative environment. The workshop is open to all levels of ability, and every type of saxophone. The workshop is devised for the individual to feel like they are having a private lesson at a fraction of the price. Each class explores saxophone and musicianship skills that will enhance the individual and group performer. This includes looking at music theory, methods of practise, sight reading, improvisation, aural work, and specific concepts to increase your knowledge on the saxophone. This is worked concurrently with a repertoire of saxophone music from different genres of music with a focus on classical and jazz. The pieces are denotated to concentrate on musicianship skills and then performed giving members a feeling of completion. The method of teaching focuses on four principles of learning which are posture, pulse, phonology, and personality. This is used through simultaneous learning techniques that connect aural, visual, improvisation, and rhythm.
Saxophone Workshop Details –
Fortnightly Thursdays (Check website for dates) 7:30pm – 9:30pm. £7 Entry. All Levels Welcome at St.Michael and All Angels Church, 62 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 1LF

The aim of this workshop is to provide a creative and relaxed atmosphere for musicians of all levels, to learn theory aspects of music, and gain practical knowledge of performing.
The music that will be used will range from Hard Bop, Modern to Contemporary Jazz, and will be arranged to a high level.
The teaching of this workshop focuses on the 4 P’s Principle. Posture, Pulse, Phonology, and Personality within music. The method of teaching will follow a style called simultaneous learning. The ingredients of pieces are extracted and worked through by connecting areas of learning as aural, visual, rhythm and improvisation. These are then placed back into context, allowing the individual a deep understanding of the piece and its musical principles.
Jazz Workshop Details –
Fortnightly Thursdays (Check website for dates) 7:30pm – 9:30pm. £7 Entry. All Levels/Instruments Welcome. St.Michael and All Angels Church, 62 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 1LF

If you play the saxophone and want to join an informal Saxophone group then come along on a Tuesday evening at Coopers School in Upminster. The Havering Saxophonics are an adult saxophone choir that focus on playing for fun. It is a reading band but all levels are welcome. from 7pm – 9pm. £5… (£3 for concessions). A cup of tea at half time is free…. for more info call John on 01708 446644 or visit www.thehaveringsaxophonics.co.uk

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The Hertfordshire Music Service and North Herts Youth Jazz run the North Herts Youth Jazz Big Band

The band rehearses on Tuesday evenings, term time, at The North Herts Music School, Highbury House, Highbury Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 9RU 01462 434052. Rehearsals run from 1715 to 1845. Up to age 19 or older if in full time education. We would welcome interest from rhythm section, horn section players and singers. Musicians of grade 5 standard and upwards. Either acoustic or electric bass players. Please be prepared to read charts too! Improvisers will be especially welcome but guidance and instruction will be given to all who wish it. We would also like to encourage composers to come along and write for this group. This band will perform at least once in public each term to promote the playing of jazz amoung young people and perform a wide range of jazz repertoire, from Duke Ellington to Mark Lockheart. There is a termly fee for membership, though a remission of fees scheme is operated by the Hertfordshire Music Service, subject to terms and conditions.

And for those with children/grandchildren in school, we bring to your attention the excellent music services and facilities provided by Essex Music Services. They are part of Essex County Council and provide ” Quality instrumental tuition and workshops to school and colleges in Essex, covering all major orchestral and band instruments and musical styles” ” The opportunity for young people to perform in many youth orchestras and choirs ” and ” Concerts throughout the county where the groups showcase their talents.”

One of the youth orchestras is The Essex Youth Jazz Orchestra (EYJO) for young musicians who have a love for jazz. Members need to attain a minimum of grade 5 in their chosen instrument, and entry is by audition. The EYJO meets monthly for rehearsals. EYJO also go on tour and perform around the county. Their Musical Director is Martin Hathaway, who has directed the EYJO since 1991 and is one of the country’s leading jazz musicians. Martin has won awards for both performance and composition. He has recorded and toured with Radiohead and appeared on their Platinum album Kid A. He is also the resident conductor of Young Essex Jazz and Essex Junior Jazz. Tickets for Essex Music Services’ Jazz concerts may be purchased by calling 01206 798788 for tickets or email beverley.lockyer@essex.gov.uk

Just a reminder – I am sure most of you already listen in, but if you weren’t aware of it you really should be listening to jazz broadcaster of the year Paul Barnes’s show The Late Paul Barnes. The show is broadcast each Saturday between 11pm and 1am on the following BBC stations: Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Kent, Cambridgeshire, Northampton and 3CR (Beds, Bucks, Herts). And for those of you who aren’t night owls, thanks to the wonders of modern technology you can “listen again” any time, anywhere by going to: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p002mhdx

The Music Hot House, Jon Eno

Those of you who have been involved with youth jazz in Essex in the last ten years or so will probably have come across Jon Eno, a truly inspirational teacher who developed and ran Young Essex Jazz. Jon is now doing great things with youth music in the Midlands, and I am pleased to be able to let you know that he has been nominated for a Parliamentary award for services to jazz education – well done Jon, very richly deserved! His website is www.themusichothouse.co.uk

Wanted – Jazz/Big Band Drummer. The Harmony In Harlem 16-piece orchestra has a unique repertoire of authentic Duke Ellington from the 1930s-1960s. The band rehearses fortnightly on Thursdays in Whittlesford, S Cambs, very close to the M11. They need a drummer who is interested specifically in this sort of music, who would like to commit to the band either permanently or to be a regular dep to share the load with the current drummer. Email: mtk@harmonyinharlem.co.uk web: http://www.harmonyinharlem.co.uk/

Trumpet required for the Mo Jazz Orchestra 18 piece big band. We’re a nice friendly bunch, a mix of pros, semi pros, keen amateurs and music students and aim to play the more modern style of charts, Goodwin, Camilo, Tower of Power etc.We rehearse in a lovely studio every Wed eve in Kings Cross, and have regular gigs booked. Please contact Phil for more info on 07971 609 313 or phil@manley-reeve.freeserve.co.uk

‘The Da Capo Concert Band in Whetstone, Barnet is looking for new players. We particularly need brass players but woodwind players are also welcome. We play a varied wind band repertoire, including specialist wind band music from the likes of Philip Sparke as well as medleys of show-tunes, popular marches; jazz and big band pieces; and themes from film and television. There is no audition but we ask that players are Grade 6 standard or above. Rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings, 8pm-10pm. For more information see http://www.dacapoconcertband.org.uk/ or email enquiries@dacapoconcertband.org.uk.’

Sax Players wanted. Laurie is looking for alto and tenor players on a permanent basis for his Monday night rehearsal band based in Bentley (just outside Brentwood). Nice band, nice people and a nice cuppa in the break! If you are interested give Laurie a ring on 01702 540061 or his mobile 07778590336

St Albans Big Band (new name for the St Albans Stage Band) is looking for young talented trombonists in the area who would like to join. Maximum age 18. They are looking at doing the Music For Youth Festival this year, both regional and national festivals, collaborating with the North Herts Big Band as well as booking a top jazzer to play with the band this year. If interested, please email keith@jazzjam.co.uk

Musicians wanted for a big band based in Hatfield, Herts. In particular trombones, trumpets and saxes needed, but if you fancy big band playing please get in touch. Rehearsals every Monday evening. Please call Dick Barnard on 07754 406965 for more information.

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Bass player available – Matt Lowrie

I’m the house bassist for the Buckhurst Hill jazz jam, and specialise in depping for function bands and playing in musical theatre. I play electric and upright bass, and I’m a proficient reader. You can find a summary of my CV at www.mattlowriemusic.com Contact me for any gig or more details at matt@mattlowriemusic.com

Graham Hunter is an experienced professional trumpeter and singer, who teaches various musical instruments, with the emphasis on FUN ! ! He will be joining our teacher listings directly.
As a brass specialist, he can give tuition to complete beginners right up to advanced level for the whole valved brass family from trumpet to tuba. Pupils will normally learn how to read music, some theory, and how to improvise. Additionally, beginner lessons are available for drum kit, piano, nylon-strung guitar, bass-guitar and singing. Graham Hunter, 01702 540010 or 07724 088 511 www.grahamhunter.net

Nick Baya, a jazz trained music college student, is offering saxophone and theory lessons beginning from 1st June. Lessons will be available to all ages and abilities with very competitive prices, and will include classical training as well as jazz for those interested in taking grades. Contact now for more details or to book a lesson on 07402 399 746 or send an email to nickbaya@aim.com

This from Loughton guitar legend Mike Eaves, who has worked with artistes as diverse as Lee Ryan, Will Young, Shirley Bassey, Michael Ball, John Williams, Martine McCutcheon, and the London Symphony Orchestra. Please see www.mikeeaves.co.uk for more information and details of special offers, or call Mike on 020 8508 5539 Mike has a new website for my guitar tuition. Please have a look – www.mikeeaves.co.uk – it is much more interactive than the last. He has started a blog on the site, writing a mixture of articles – some about playing the guitar, and some anecdotes from professional work he has done. There is a useful stuff section, which has an online metronome, tuner and chord finder on it as well as links to a couple of apps and hase also included a shop, which has links to products

For information on more complete music genres Jurgen Reid suggests you try his Facebook/Twitter page – Music In Essex on which he posts information about gigs, bands, venues, etc.
Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/MusicInEssex – the twitter profile may be found by searching @MusicInEssex.
Musicians can also post their own info on the page profile and Jurgen will share it across the other accounts.

Roger Haywood, the keen Norfolk jazz fan has advised me that he has been invited by the major regional newspaper, the Eastern Daily Press to join their group of reviewers with a special brief to cover jazz, big band, blues and related music. He has asked if clubs and events organisers across the Norfolk coverage area of the paper to add him to their mailing list and advise him of anything suitable that may be coming up. He is happy to consider all genres of jazz, particularly anything that is innovative, original, newsworthy, of national standard or even out of the usual as last year’s Norwich Jazz Massive was. Organisers can contact him on rhaywood@issuesmanagers.com. He points out, of course, that there cannot be any guarantee of coverage but anything he would like to review he will put to the EDP’s arts editor and an approval from him will mean Roger’s review is likely to be used.

THE JAZZ SHOW NEWSLETTER. Alex Hutton and Kate Winter produce and present this lively, inventive radio programme, showcasing the best of contemporary jazz as well as the classics. The show contains music, interviews, performance in the live room, the ‘Time Tunnel’ and ‘Sebastian Scotney’s Album of the week’ The show is broadcast on several radio stations: FM as well as online and is also a weekly podcast. Visit www.thejazzshowonline.com for more details

Johnty Wilks on 0207 193 1977 runs Musicians Heaven, a unique Bed & Breakfast and retreat for jazz musicians based in a gorgeous 16th Century manor house in mid Essex. Rehearse, compose or practise in your room, jam with other guests, enjoy the peace and quiet; or listen to the enchanting sounds of nature as you wander around the grounds. Only 1 hour from London, 20 minutes from Stansted Airport, based in the heart of Essex. A musicians retreat, where you can meet other like-minded people. See http://www.myspace.com/529278563 for more details.

A great recording studio based in Reading, but very reasonably priced with a producer who has got a great feel for the style as well as being incredibly friendly and helpful. He can do everything from a couple of live demos through to producing a fully mastered CD album. www.m4studios.co.uk – for more details call Craig on 07595 643680 or email enquiries@m4studios.co.uk

Dave Self is a lifelong jazz fan, performer and DJ. He is a presenter of a jazz show for Blast 1386 – Tuesdays midday to CARL ORR on guitar [yes the guitarist with the billy cobham band] and ANDY NOBLE on keyboards . Carl and andy are both from Australia and are both top class exellent musicians 1pm, repeated on Fridays 8pm to 9pm. You can listen in to his show at http://radiotime.com/station/s_6837/Blast_1386.aspx. Dave has also kindly written a review of the Cork Jazz Festival for Jazz Update, which you can read at www.jazzupdate.co.uk/daveself.shtml

A really good website, kindly pointed out to us by Steve Duke. www.jazzonthetube.com. Basically it is a directory of all the great jazz videos which can be found on YouTube sorted by artist … highly addictive!

The Grapevine Magazine, the most comprehensive FREE what’s on guide in East Anglia. is going to be devoting a monthly jazz page trying to promote jazz to a wider and younger audience. Including a jazz gig round up every third month.

For jazz fans there is a new blog which is well worth reading, written by Josh Jennings. The British Jazz Blog aims to celebrate, and give a platform to, the fantastic British jazz scene. Focusing on the contemporary side of the genre, the articles are written in a personal, informal manner, ideal for getting people from outside of the genre just as excited about the music as hardcore fans of jazz! www.britishjazzblog.com

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Clare: The truly brilliant saxophonist ALAN SKIDMORE is the guest this week in the Tudor Room. Sitting-in welcome. Food available. 8.00 to 10.30pm. Adm £10. See www.jazz-nights.com for details. Reserve seating on 01787 237653 or reply.

Stoke By Nayland: Fleece Jazz at the Stoke By Nayland Hotel, CO6 4PZ present the SAXOPHONE GIANTS on Friday 22nd November and then the NICK PAGE QUARTET on Friday 29th November. Box Office 01787 211865. See www.fleecejazz.org.uk for details.

Felixstowe: Jazz East at The Fludyers features the DAVE GORDON TRIO on Sunday 24th November and CHRISTINE TOBIN & PHIL ROBSON on Sunday 1st December. 7.30 to 10.30pm. See http://jazzeast.vpweb.co.uk for all details.

Lowestoft: On Sunday 1st December Milestones Jazz Club at the Hatfield Hotel, The Esplanade, NR33 0QP present REBOP. Adm £7 (£6conc). See www.milestonesjazzclub.co.uk.

Norwich: The jazz club at The Cottage, 148, Thunder Lane, Thorpe St. Andrew, NR7 0JD features the NIGEL PRICE TRIO on Tuesday 19th November and on Tuesday 26th November the DAMON BROWN QUINTET appear. Doors 7pm. Music from 8.30pm. £10 adm – £5 U25s. See www.norwichjazzclub.co.uk for more information.

Leytonstone: The East Side Jazz Club at The Crown, 692, High Road, E11 3AA present the JOHN ALTMAN QUARTET on Tuesday 19th November and on Tuesday 26th November the TONY KOFI QUARTET appear. Call 020 8989 8129 or see http://eastsidejazzclub.blogspot.com.

Walthamstow: On Sunday 24th November the E17 LARGE ENSEMBLE + SOLSTICE are at the Orford House Social Club, 73, Orford Road, E17 9QR. Adm £12/£8. 8.30 to 10.30pm. See www.e17jazz.com/whatson/. Note also the E17 JAM on the first Monday of every month at the Cricket Club, 48a, Greenway Avenue, E17 3QN.

1. As mentioned above, please do NOT just send us posters or flyers or a link to a website, as it is too time-consuming for us to then have to re-type all the information. In future I am afraid we will not include anything which we cannot copy and paste the text from. Word etc documents are fine, as is just typing the information in the body of an email. If someone does your artwork for you they would normally be more than happy to email you the text to save you re-typing it.

2. Can you please send all future items for inclusion in the newsletter to listings<at>jazzupdate.co.uk please.

3. We have had a couple of instances lately where people unconnected with the night have contacted us to let us know that details of the night have changed or that it has ceased. In fact we even took the trouble to call the promoter of a night to check, who confirmed that it had indeed changed to another day. If you are including your events PLEASE let us know of any changes etc. (you only have to click “reply” when you receive the weekly newsletter). And of course if you are aware of a change or an inaccuracy please let us know – we really do appreciate your input.

4. Please include full address in including postcode for the venue. Most people these days use SatNav, so please make it easier for them. Again, until recently we would Google the address and include the missing information, but it has become too time-consuming to always do this.

5. We always try (when life doesn’t get in the way!) to send the newsletter on Friday at lunchtime. Can you get your information to us by 9am Friday morning at the latest to guarantee inclusion please.